Accelerated Testing, Second Edition

A benchmark text in the field, Accelerated Testing: Statistical Models, Test Plans, and Data Analysis offers engineers, scientists, and statisticians a reliable resource on the effective use of accelerated life testing to measure and improve product reliability. From simple data plots to advanced computer programs, the text features a wealth of practical applications and a clear, readable style that makes even complicated physical and statistical concepts uniquely accessible. A detailed index adds to its value as a reference source.

In the 25 years since the first edition of Accelerated Testing was published, there have been significant new developments of statistical models and methodology for accelerated testing.  The proposed new book will incorporate important developments that are useful to practitioners and will include illustrative new applications and problems.  It will also survey current commercial software and literature for accelerated testing, while at the same time keeping the pedagogy and accessibility of the first edition.  The book is intended for applied professionals and engineers who deal with the reliability durability of products and materials.

Praise for the first edition:
". . . a goldmine of knowledge on accelerated life testing principles and practices . . . one of the very few capable of advancing the science of reliability. It definitely belongs in every bookshelf on engineering."
–Dev G. Raheja, Quality and Reliability Engineering International

". . . an impressive book. The width and number of topics covered, the practical data sets included, the obvious knowledge and understanding of the author and the extent of published materials reviewed combine to ensure that this will be a book used frequently."
–Journal of the Royal Statistical Society